Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering during the cooler, dormant months to prevent root rot.

Ensure good drainage to avoid soggy conditions, especially in containers.

Prune to maintain desired shape and size, and to encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches.

Light pruning can be done year-round, but heavier pruning is best performed in late winter or early spring before new growth begins.

Propagate Ficus hispida through stem cuttings. Take 10-15 cm cuttings from healthy, mature stems, remove lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.

Plant in a well-draining potting mix and keep consistently moist and warm, ideally in a propagator.

Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger than the current one. Use a well-draining, peat-based potting mix.

The best time to repot is in spring, just as new growth is starting, to minimize transplant shock.